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Forum: The Lounge 10-27-2020, 10:45 PM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 525,946
Posted By freebeard
YKYAEM when... you're driving along in traffic...

YKYAEM when... you're driving along in traffic wondering how many points of Cd for a dog with it's head out an open window.
Forum: The Lounge 09-18-2019, 11:01 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,755
Posted By MetroMPG
I wonder if there's a correlation between losing...

I wonder if there's a correlation between losing interest in new cars, and impending onset of shouting "GET OFF MY LAWN" at young people.


(I haven't shouted that yet, but I've thought about it...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-10-2015, 11:00 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 269,519
Posted By GDI Tech
Good car. Yes, follow what I described but that...

Good car. Yes, follow what I described but that intake manifold is internally shaped with the long runners curling around it is near impossible to get a boroscope into a runner and to the valves. So...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-09-2015, 04:25 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 269,519
Posted By GDI Tech
I would really want to check valve guides for...

I would really want to check valve guides for excessive wear. This takes a bit of work, and the old "wiggle test" is not accurate, so it is measuring the amount of deflection the valve can move side...
Forum: Hybrids 10-21-2014, 07:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,490
Posted By Cobb
What I am saying is that the companies that...

What I am saying is that the companies that resell the sticks in America dont all test, sort or match sticks. Maybe this has changed, but it makes a difference in performance.
Forum: Hybrids 10-19-2014, 08:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,490
Posted By Cobb
There is only 1 supplier for ima battery sticks,...

There is only 1 supplier for ima battery sticks, however they are sold out the front and back door of the same company in China. The vendors in the US have different procedures for selling sticks....
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 10-03-2014, 12:33 PM
Replies: 505
Views: 102,771
Posted By Fat Charlie
So... Driver A harassed and threatened driver B....

So... Driver A harassed and threatened driver B. Driver B reacted by hitting the brakes. Driver A hit driver B.

I'd be real proud of penalizing driver B over it, and even more proud of...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 04-22-2014, 08:50 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 20,234
Posted By MetroMPG
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/what-spo...

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/what-spotted-rear-engine-tdi-custom-aero-body-26074.html
Forum: Hybrids 10-06-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,498
Posted By defacto7
I hope your fan research works out. I did some. ...

I hope your fan research works out. I did some. There are ways to use the fan but you need to know how to control the control panel that is connected to the fan. It may be a stat motor, I don't...
Forum: Hybrids 10-04-2013, 02:31 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 168,398
Posted By retepsnikrep
I would say a week. You must be consistent to...

I would say a week. You must be consistent to within a few hours or so for all the sticks to get useful/accurate data. Note when they come of the charger then a week later discharge them and note...
Forum: Hybrids 10-12-2012, 09:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,461
Posted By MetroMPG
Formula - I'm going to split your posts into a...

Formula - I'm going to split your posts into a new thread with a link back to the original, generic one. I think it's worth separating your process/results as a distinct project that future Civic...
Forum: Hybrids 02-05-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 168,398
Posted By MetroMPG
Success! It works

http://forkenswift.com/album/24-battery-gauge-after.jpg

I'm happy to report... the battery pack appears to be happy once again!

I just got back from a ~75 km (~47 mi.) drive after re-installing...
Forum: Hybrids 01-11-2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 168,398
Posted By koolkev
I'm talking about the 12v only because if I can...

I'm talking about the 12v only because if I can remove the pack and drive without it I can then tackle the HV pack at a slower pace. My car is running with a bad HV pack.

I started a new thread...
Forum: The Lounge 06-16-2010, 07:00 PM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 525,946
Posted By RobertSmalls
The hybrid gubbins are around 170lbs, but they...

The hybrid gubbins are around 170lbs, but they save you around 30lbs by removing the alternator and allowing a smaller 12V battery.

The system pulls its weight through the increased charging...
Forum: The Lounge 01-08-2010, 05:46 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,893
Posted By Christ
Apparently, we've both been very lucky, then....

Apparently, we've both been very lucky, then. Thanks for your concern. It's been noted. Twice. Or more.
Forum: Hybrids 11-21-2009, 09:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,500
Posted By RobertSmalls
Made me laugh. In my mind, Buffalo doesn't get...

Made me laugh. In my mind, Buffalo doesn't get "really cold", but it's all relative.

@MetroMPG: I currently have a manually variable grille block, with duct tape blocking a variable amount of...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 11-02-2009, 03:43 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 19,521
Posted By buckel248
In Illinois, the minimum highway speed is 45 mph....

In Illinois, the minimum highway speed is 45 mph. Driving in the right lane, I get a lot of dirty looks at 45 mph, but it's perfectly legal. As a cop, I will tell you that, yes, we do look at slow...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-13-2009, 05:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,064
Posted By micondie
Try this site for an explanation of what...

Try this site for an explanation of what modifying IAT sensor output does.
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Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 09-20-2009, 12:42 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,263
Posted By 2000mc
Gas Price Historical Price Charts - GasBuddy.com...

Gas Price Historical Price Charts - GasBuddy.com (http://www.gasbuddy.com/gb_retail_price_chart.aspx?time=24)

you can see back as far as 6yrs, prices for different areas, crude prices
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 09-09-2009, 01:24 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 21,955
Posted By MetroMPG
Consumer Reports tests speed vs MPG & comes to false conclusion about Honda Insight 2

When I saw that Consumer Reports (http://blogs.consumerreports.org/cars/2009/09/tested-speed-vs-fuel-economy.html) had recently done a comparison of the fuel consumption of various cars over a range...
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